lifebridgescheme Cardiopulmonary Bypass Pump Brings Attractive Aesthetics to Grim Situations
In October, LIFEBRIDGE Medizintechnik of Ampfing, Germany won FDA approval for the B2T heart-lung machine. The portable unit is designed to be percutaneously (fem-fem) connected to the patient for quick circulatory support during acute cardiac failure. Last year this system won a red dot product design award.

The unique level of automation allows the system to be ready for use within 5 – 10 minutes and guides the trained user intuitively through the menu on the integrated display in five steps. The Lifebridge reaches a blood flow of up to 6 l/min and is powered by a mains voltage of 110/220V AC. For mobile operation, the system can be switched to battery power for a period of up to 2.5 hours. It contains an automatic seven stage air safety system preventing air embolisms.

b2t Cardiopulmonary Bypass Pump Brings Attractive Aesthetics to Grim SituationsSome technical specs:

  • Blood flow: Up to 6 liters/minute (active drainage, depending on cannulation)
  • Gastransfer: Adult according A.A.M.I
  • Set-up time: Only a few minutes through semi-automatic priming and de-bubbling
  • Max. Support time: 6h
  • Air emboli protection: 7-fold air elimination system
  • Display: Touch screen to guide the user and to monitor the system status
  • Power supply (mains): 110/230 Volt AC or 24 Volt DC
  • Power supply (battery): 2 hours + 30 minutes
  • Weight: 17,5 kg (38 lb) without base station
  • Dimensions: 24 inch x 17 inch x 14 inch (W/H/D) without base station

    • More from MTB Europe…
    Product page: The LIFEBRIDGE B2T…
    Press release: Novel Cardio-Pulmonary Support Device LIFEBRIDGE from Germany gains FDA Clearance… (.doc)
    red dot design award announcement…